Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thorganby Giants Hill
In or near Brеighton.
Thorganby Giants Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle · 8.4 km
About
Thorganby Giants Hill is a named castle in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Derwent Ings SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LOWER DERWENT VALLEY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorganby Giants Hill is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is noted for its historical significance and remains that reflect its past. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's heritage. The site is part of the region's rich tapestry of historical structures.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8471, -0.9485
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thorganby
- Postcode
- YO19 6DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle — 8.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287645 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorganby Giants Hill?
- Thorganby Giants Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO19 6DF), in the parish of Thorganby.
- What is Thorganby Giants Hill?
- Thorganby Giants Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Thorganby Giants Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wressle, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO19 6DF.
- Is Thorganby Giants Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Thorganby Giants Hill is part of the Derwent Ings SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Thorganby Giants Hill charge admission?
- Thorganby Giants Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thorganby Giants Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO19 6DF. It sits within the Selby parliamentary constituency.